Piercen, You Make Me Better
Our little girl’s Down syndrome diagnosis was confirmed when I was about 25 weeks pregnant with her. I spent the...
Read MoreRethinking Value & Worth
Every day, we assign value to people – often without realizing it – through our assumptions, labels, and generalizations. We...
Read MoreMarty, You Make Me Better
Our little Marty was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth. We opted for no testing during my pregnancy, just like...
Read MoreAnna, You Make Me Better
“We received a prenatal diagnosis that our daughter Anna would be born with Trisomy 21. While the news was shocking...
Read MoreJack’s Basket celebrates World Down Syndrome Day (KARE 11) 3/22/25
https://youtu.be/X9-58Bel6bE?feature=shared It is World Down Syndrome Day and a Twin Cities nonprofit is celebrating babies with Down syndrome and supporting...
Read MoreKelly Clarkson Blows Kisses With Adorable Recipient Of Jack’s Basket – The Kelly Clarkson Show
https://youtu.be/p0QG2G063bc?feature=shared Jack’s Basket is a nonprofit that delivers celebratory gift baskets for families of newborns with Down syndrome. Founder Carissa...
Read MoreApproaching a Down Syndrome Diagnosis with Care – DNA Today Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxR8Tq_Mlt8 To celebrate World Down Syndrome Day our founder, Carissa Carroll sat down with host Kira Dineen on the DNA...
Read MoreChanging the Narrative – World Down Syndrome Day 2025
Twelve years ago, I didn’t know the importance of 3/21, World Down Syndrome Day. I knew a few people with...
Read MoreNora, You Make Me Better
When Nora was born, we were told shortly after that she had Down syndrome. I remember asking if she would...
Read MoreBellamy’s CHD Story
Hello families! My name is Leah and our daughter, Bellamy, is a 4-year-old beauty who happens to have an extra...
Read MoreMiles, You Make Me Better
Miles makes everyone better! I think a common theme with Down syndrome, or knowing someone with Down syndrome is that...
Read MoreBecoming an Advocate – Liam’s CHD Story
https://vimeo.com/1057577783?share=copy#t=0 Up next in our “Heart Warrior Wednesday” series is Liam! His mom, Rebecca, shares the journey they have been...
Read More“Coming Home” – Josh’s CHD Story
Coming Home “She’s going to need open heart surgery soon after she’s born,” said Ashley. I heard the quiver in...
Read MoreCelebrating Our Heart Warriors – Elijah’s Story
February is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Month. About 50% of babies with Down syndrome will be born with some form...
Read MoreConnor, You Make Me Better
Initially, I wasn’t phased by the news that our son would have Down syndrome when we received our prenatal diagnosis....
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